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Form of workAbout Us:
Our shared vision at Burdekin is that we believe every young person has the right to a life that offers opportunities to fulfil their potential. We are a community-based not-for-profit organisation. We use innovative and industry-leading support practices to help guide young people aged 9-24 to fully functional adulthood. Our priority is to prevent youth homelessness and family breakdown by providing a range of accommodation, care and support services to young people and their families across Greater Sydney.
What we offer:
- Staff discounts on entertainment, travel and retail
- Salary package $15,900 tax free income on top of your salary
- Additional day's leave to care for your own well-being
- An opportunity to be a part of a growing team with a leading not-for-profit organisation
- Free independent counselling service
Your responsibilities will involve but not be limited to:
- Providing basic general maintenance repairs to our residential properties that house young people in our care
- Undertaking gardening and Maintenance tasks and general basic repairs to the property
- Co-ordinating deliveries with contractors and suppliers
- Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs
- Requesting quotes for any required trade work
- Minor plumbing repairs
- Responding to urgent work requests as required
- Furniture removalist duties and heavy lifting
- Data entry and processing of completed service reports
- Ensuring all WHS issues relating to maintenance are recorded in our property management system.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience as a Maintenance or Handyperson in residential homes, preferably in out of home care, aged care or similar sector
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact with a wide range of clients and stakeholders, including the young people residing at the properties
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
- Current driver’s license and access to own vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Willing to travel between numerous locations across Greater Sydney on a daily basis and sometimes at short notice
- Current working with Childrens Check and National Police Check or willing to obtain
If you are reliable, flexible and hands on with a can-do attitude, apply today to work for an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of young people!
*The Burdekin Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are encouraged from people with culturally & linguistically diverse and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island indigenous backgrounds.
